The 6 horror movies you should see if you liked Abigail

Abigail is a different, fun and bloody movie. And if you liked it, then you should take a look at these other productions

Radio Silence’s latest horror film shows us a group of experienced criminals who find themselves involved in a job that will test their mettle. $50 million seems like a lot – too much – fair for just having to take care of a 12-year-old daughter of a powerful gangster. But, What seems like free money turns into a real nightmare when they discover that the girl is a bloodthirsty vampire.

One by one, criminals fall prey to their thirst for revenge., so the quiet night ends up transforming into a desperate fight for survival. Without a doubt, a film that is somewhat different from what we are used to, and if you liked it, then you should not miss this list of films:

Renfield (2023)

Exaggerated comedy and a high dose of gore

Basically, a comedy reinterpretation of Bram Stoker’s production, Dracula. The main character, Rienfiel, has been following Dracula’s orders for a century, but now, the protagonist believes he can escape his life of servitudebut to do so he will have to defeat the evil Dracula.

Like Abigail, provides a comedic take on the typical vampire storybut with a pure gore show.

Clearly, Dracula and Reinfaith have been the subject of countless adaptations over the years, but very few have managed to be as comical and over-the-top as this one. Nicolas Cage and Nicholas Hoult make the most of their characters with extremely comical and over-the-top performances, which makes it work perfectly.

A girl comes home alone at night (2014)

Although relatively recent, it is already a classic

This romantic vampire story closely follows the inhabitants of the Iranian ghost town Bad City, where crimes are the daily bread. But, leaving aside the fights, the daily difficulties and the hustle and bustle, almost No inhabitants have realized that they are being stalked by a lonely vampire girl..

Thus, this mysterious girl ensures that many members of the city fall under her fangs, while the majority does not even realize it. Vampires and criminals, just like Abigailbut this feature film is almost a horror film with hidden social criticism, along with a differently powerful visual styleachieving a magnificently terrifying cinematic experience.

Let Me In (2010)

Another one of those movies you should see at least once in your life.

This remake American version of the Swedish work of the same name, follows Owen, a bullied boy who barely has a couple of friends. This young, He soon becomes friends with Abby, a vampire girl. who has been secretly living with his guardian, Thomas.

But then, a friendship between a human and a vampire is quite complicated, especially when Abby intervenes against the bullies who torment her friend.

Is about one of the few remakes that manages to live up to the original work. Let Me In stands out for the magnificent performance of its actors and the exceptional direction of Matt Reeves.

Ginger Snaps (2000)

The background of this plot is much more serious than it seems

A cult classic from the beginning of the century that focuses on themes of identity, change and femininity. It follows outcast sisters Ginger and Brigitte, who live in Bailey Downs, a rather boring town.

But everything changes when Ginger, in her first period, is attacked by a ruthless werewolf, which causes the young woman to gradually transform into one. Brigette, for her part, will have to find a cure for Ginger’s situation before losing her sister forever.

While werewolf and vampire stories are a real cliché, Ginger Snaps manages to make it original, providing a symbolic film with clear themes about femininity and self-identitybut without leaving aside the comic tone, without a doubt, a horror film from the 2000s that we must see, although this one will not leave us with nightmares.

Wedding Night (2019)

A fun and bloody night that will keep us on the edge of the couch

Five years ago, Wedding night It showed that the director duo Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett had what it took to be great filmmakers, as this horror film became a memorable work. The film follows a young bride who, on the night of her wedding, is forced to participate in a family tradition that eventually turns into a deadly version of hide-and-seek, so she is forced to survive her in-laws until dawn.

Wedding Night provides the same charm that the actors brought to Abigailalthough, taken to extremes of comedy, action, violence and general themes of class division which make it an instant classic.

Hidden Youth (1987)

Yes or yes we must see this cult movie

An eighties classic that follows the Emerson family as they travel through the fictional town of Santa Carla, California, together in search of a new life. But almost immediately they realize that the town is a haven for vampires which has been invaded by a gang of teenage bikers.

Now, one of the protagonists, Michael, along with his friends, will be in charge of hunting down the vampire threat. The vampires in the film do not meet the old aesthetic, so the production of this film revitalized the classic themes and symbolism. A unique and original work that we are sure you will love.